From classic romance flicks like P.S. I Love You to sad indie numbers like Blue Jay, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite romantic movies that are closet tearjerkers. If you’re in the mood for a piercing emotional experience, brace yourself and flip on any of these movies. Just make sure you have a cozy blanket, a box of tissues, and an even bigger box of chocolates nearby.

1. Remember Me

Upon first glance, Remember Me seems like a basic love story starring the smoldering Robert Pattinson and Emilie de Ravin. They’re an unlikely couple, both of whom have endured a lot of tragedy in their lives, so they connect and eventually fall in love. But just when you think things are going perfectly, we learn that it’s all taking place in New York City on September 11, 2001. Get ready for the waterworks.

2. The Best Of Me

Any Nicholas Sparks story is bound to make you cry, even if it’s cheesy and a little bit unbelievable. The Best Of Me is no different, so make sure you bring your tissues with you. Because no matter how dreamy James Marsden and Michelle Monaghan are together, their love just isn’t meant to stand the test of time — and it’s heartbreaking to watch it all unravel.

3. Shakespeare In Love

In 1998, Gwyneth Paltrow won an Oscar for Best Actress in this sweet, romantic movie that tells the tale of William Shakespeare’s greatest love. The chemistry between Gwyneth and Joseph Fiennes is special enough to make the most cynical person believe in the overwhelming power of love, but we still get totally heartbroken at the end when they’re forced to go their separate ways. Still, it’s worth watching every minute of this whimsical film.

4. A Walk To Remember

Is there a movie out there more depressing than A Walk To Remember?! We think not. It’s also one of the most innocent, endearing stories to ever hit the big screen, so we don’t mind bawling our eyes out at the end.

5. The Fault In Our Stars

This movie is all about how strong your first love is, and how it stays with you forever. However, it’s also set against the backdrop of young adults dealing with the tragedies of cancer, so you’ll face an equal amount of sadness and tenderness before the end credits roll. Good luck getting through the whole thing without shedding a tear.

6. Me Before You

Emilia Clarke absolutely dazzles in this movie, and we can’t help but fall in love with her. She works as a caretaker for a paralyzed man who doesn’t really have the will to keep on living, played by the beautiful Sam Claflin. We watch them fall head over heels for each other, only to be hit with one of the saddest endings to ever exist in Hollywood. We’re pretty sure we cried ourselves into oblivion.

7. Before We Go

This little indie film didn’t make a huge splash in theaters, but it’s a memorable love story all the same. Chris Evans and Alice Eve are two strangers who end up going on an unexpected overnight adventure throughout New York City together, and although they have palpable chemistry (especially as a performing jazz duo), they’re just not meant to be together at the end. We can barely stand seeing them say goodbye.

8. Atonement

If there is a sadder love story than Atonement, we have yet to hear about it. Keira Knightley and James McAvoy are star-crossed lovers whose lives are torn apart when a young girl makes a devastating mistake. By the time the movie ends, you’ll be nursing a heartache so strong you might need a few hours to process it.

9. Blue Valentine

A heart wrenching tale about love, commitment, and the true meaning of family, Blue Valentine relies on vulnerable performances by Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling. Their relationship seems strong enough to endure anything, but after several years, everything dissolves in front of our eyes. Watching them break up will remain etched in your mind for a very long time.

10. One Day

Don’t be deceived by how happily romantic the trailer for One Day seems. It’s a forlorn story about friendship and love, and the powerful moments when the two intersect. You’ll spend the whole movie rooting for Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess to end up together, but the storytellers have something a bit different in mind.

11. Never Let Me Go

There aren’t many love stories out there that have the same depth as Never Let Me Go. But each character is doomed from the very start, so as much as you love watching the lifelong affection between Carey Mulligan and Andrew Garfield, you know you’re in for a really sad ending.

12. The Light Between Oceans

A couple charged with looking after a lighthouse want nothing more than to start a family, but fate has a different plan in mind for them. The Light Between Oceans is just as much about romantic love as it is about parental love, and you’ll be gutted when you see the end of this story play out.

13. Blue Jay

The entirety of Blue Jay is filmed in black and white, which lends to its old timey, classic feel. Two high school sweethearts run into each other years after their romance came crashing to a halt, and although they still have a lot of love for each other, there’s one traumatic detail about their past that they just can’t overcome. Sarah Paulson and Mark Duplass have unbelievable chemistry that will leave you teary-eyed.

14. The Danish Girl

The Danish Girl teaches us that love transcends gender and social norms, and Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander will make you laugh one second and cry the next. You want this couple to make it to the end, but life can be cruel sometimes. Get ready to feel all the feels.

15. P.S. I Love You

Gerard Butler dies of a brain tumor but leaves a series of love letters to his wife, Hillary Swank, encouraging her to live life to the fullest and urging her to remember how much he loves her. P.S. I Love You is certainly all about love, but it’s the kind of lost love that will leave you feeling emotionally bruised. Don’t even think about watching this flick without a tissue box handy.

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